Computed tomography of the thorax with 3D reconstruction in penetrating chest injury

Penetrating chest wounds is less common but more deadly then blunt trauma. Majority of penetrating chest trauma can be managed conservatively with observation and simple thoracotomy. This case report highlights a bizarre occupational hazard causing a penetrating chest injury and the option of non-in...

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Published inMedical journal of Malaysia Vol. 72; no. 1; pp. 75 - 76
Main Authors Michael, A, Yahya, Z O, Mdrazali, I, Hanif, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Malaysia 01.02.2017
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Summary:Penetrating chest wounds is less common but more deadly then blunt trauma. Majority of penetrating chest trauma can be managed conservatively with observation and simple thoracotomy. This case report highlights a bizarre occupational hazard causing a penetrating chest injury and the option of non-invasive management with the aid of computed tomography with 3D reconstruction.
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ISSN:0300-5283